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Overview"'I read your book and found it easy to understand and informative, without being too full of jargon. My previous experience of sociology left me thinking that the social sciences were too protective of their own information - in that the language used was often designed to restrict its understanding, so it was a pleasant surprise to find such ""user friendly"" language!' - Julie Rankin, Student Praise for the First Edition: 'The book is a great introduction! it gives the students a sound basis, gets them thinking and gives them the confidence to move on' - Sarah Nettleton, University of York 'This book was a pleasure to read, given its clarity and the broad spectrum of topics covered so succinctly!it delivers a grounded and measured summary of the sociology of health. Perhaps most importantly however, I feel it achieves the task of promoting critical thinking and questioning in relation to the medical model and our understanding of health as anchored in the social world' - Zoe Hildon, Imperial College London The eagerly-awaited new edition of Understanding the Sociology of Health: An Introduction (previously Understanding Health: A Sociological Introduction) brings together the best of current thinking in the sociology of health and illness in a truly 'readable' and concise manner. Extensively revised and drawing on the latest applied sociological research and new theoretical insights into health and illness, Understanding the Sociology of Health: An Introduction explores everything from health inequalities to chronic illness; embodiment to research techniques; and health care organisation to social theory. Though aimed primarily at students on health and social care courses and professions allied to medicine, this textbook provides valuable insights for anyone interested in the social aspects of health. Anne-Marie Barry is a Research Consultant in Edinburgh and former lecturer in sociology at Robert Gordon's University, Aberdeen. Chris Yuill is lecturer in sociology at Robert Gordon's University, Aberdeen." Full Product DetailsAuthor: Anne-Marie Barry , Chris YuillPublisher: Sage Publications Ltd Imprint: Sage Publications Ltd Edition: 2nd Revised edition ISBN: 9781412936224ISBN 10: 1412936225 Pages: 320 Publication Date: 15 January 2008 Audience: College/higher education , Undergraduate Format: Hardback Publisher's Status: Out of Print Availability: Out of stock Table of ContentsPART ONE: THEORIES, PERSPECTIVES AND CONCEPTS Sociological Theory: Explaining and Theorizing Concepts of Health and Medicine Medical Power and Knowledge Challenging Medical Dominance Evidence and Enquiry: An Overview of Sociological Research PART 2: KEY THEMES Ethnicity, 'Race' and Health Class and Health Gender and Health Mental Health Sociology of the Body chronic illness and disability Health, Ageing and the Lifecourse PART 3: CONTEXTS Places of Care Health Care in ContextReviews'This book was a pleasure to read, given its clarity and the broad spectrum to topics covered so succinctly...it delivers a grounded and measured summary of the sociology of health. Perhaps most importantly however, I feel it achieves the task of promoting critical and questioning in relation to the medical model and our understanding of health as anchored in the social world' - Zoe Hildon, Imperial College London Author InformationTab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |